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Walton County fishing report for Jan. 20

Fishing is good Bay: Trout bite is back on. Redfish bites are fantastic. Some sheepshead being caught. River: Some crappie, river is high. Hunting: Not many duck hunters, hogs on the move, along with a few deer. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida...

Discard used monofilament fishing line properly and don’t feed the birds

Check your tackle frequently and replace old line In Florida, fishing is an important part of our lifestyle as well as the economy. However, this enjoyable activity sometimes can lead to problems for birds and other wildlife, such as sea turtles and birds. According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission biologists, monofilament fishing line and fishing hooks that are improperly handled or discarded can entangle these animals, leading to injury and even death. The brown pelican is one species...

Walton county fishing report for Dec. 23

Fishing is good Bay: Trout and redfish bites are still good. Some sheepshead and reports of black drum. River: Some crappie, bass and shellcracker. Hunting: Not many duck hunters, hogs on the move, along with a few deer. Click here for fishing forecast   Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thanks for the business. Copeland’s will be closed for the holidays Dec. 25 – Jan. 7. Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and...

Walton county fishing report for Dec. 3

Fishing is on! Bay: Redfish biting on gold spoons, trout bite still on, biting on Glow DOAs and tiny white flutes. Sheepshead bit is on. River: Scattered crappie and bass bites on. Biting in shiners and crappie minnows. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport,...

Walton County fishing report for Nov. 25

Fishing is on! Bay: Redfish bites and trout still good. Sheepshead starting to show up. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277 Store hours: Mon. – Fri.: 6 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sat.: 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sun.: Closed...

Walton County fishing and hunting report for Nov. 11

Fishing is on! Bay: Redfish bites and trout still wide open biting on all kinds of baits. Reports of white trout being caught in the bay. Most reeling in on the west end of the bay. River: River high so catfish are biting. Small game season opens this weekend and folks are getting ready along the river. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.”...

Charity bass tournament in Freeport Nov. 14

Emerald Coast Autism Center (ECAC) is hosting its charity bass tournament on Saturday, November 14th, 2015. The event will be held at the Freeport Marina at Marina Village, Freeport, FL 32439. There is a $200 entry fee per boat. There is a $5,000 guaranteed first place prize. Proceeds will help to fund the ECAC Scholarship fund and the capital campaign. Please register here....